Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2025) – County Judge Frank New is intensifying his efforts to reduce the county’s reliance on China. He has instructed all heads of county government departments to explore alternative products imported from outside China. In line with this initiative, a Rockwall County Purchasing and Procedures policy was approved by the Commissioners […]
Rockwall, TX (February 7, 2025) – New Mission, New Vision, New Goals! As we step into a new year, we rolled out a freshly updated mission and vision statement after ours has served us well for over 10 years. In 2025, it’s our goal to stay committed to growth, excellence and innovation to support and […]
Rockwall, TX (February 6, 2025) – Join Women In Need Feb. 14 at Hidden Creek for Chocolate Indulgence, an evening filled with decadent desserts, entertainment, and heartfelt support for a vital cause. For over 41 years, WIN has been a lifeline for survivors of domestic abuse in Rockwall, Hunt, and Rains counties. This past year, […]
Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – Each year for Valentine’s Day, Blue Ribbon News asks local couples to share stories of how they met. Publishing their tales of true love has become one of our favorite traditions. This year the response was overwhelming. Stay tuned to our Facebook page as Valentine’s Day approaches. The names […]
Pictured front: Frank New, Johnny Myers, Patty Griffin, Mitch Brown Pictured second: Dalton Tasset, Sharon Tuley, Darlene Singleton Pictured third: Tim Carlson, Rosemary Savage, Rick Wilcox Pictured back: Mark Russo, Mark O’Connor Rockwall, TX (February 4, 2025) – The Rockwall County Historical Foundation recently welcomed County Judge Frank New to swear in new officers and […]
Rockwall, TX-Feb. 3, 2024 – The Rockwall County Commissioner’s Court, led by Commissioner John Stacy, hosted a three-county educational session on Soil and Water Conservation Lakes. This event brought together elected and appointed officials, city staff members, and citizens from Rockwall, Kaufman, and Van Zandt Counties. The speakers included Owen Cantrell, District Technician for the […]
ROCKWALL COUNTY (February 3, 2025) – Weather permitting, the following traffic impacts are scheduled as part of an ongoing improvement project: All lanes of eastbound I-30 at FM 35 will be closed from 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 through 5 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Traffic will be detoured to the frontage roads. All lanes of FM […]
AUSTIN (February 3, 2025) – Rockwall County has earned a 2024 Safety Achievement Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Management Pool (TAC RMP) for its record of commitment to safety in the workplace, as well as for controlling the county’s workers’ compensation claims. To qualify for the award, the county must participate in […]
Rockwall, TX (February 3, 2025) – Caring for a family member or friend can be rewarding at times. Still, it can also change direction quickly when it is evident that the current living situation is no longer appropriate for the safety of your family member or friend and everyone’s peace of mind. Hard conversations must […]
Rockwall, TX (January 29, 2025) – Rockwall County Extension Agent Todd Williams, along with the Rockwall County Master Gardeners, presented the Commissioners Court with a symbolic check for $195,112.74. This amount represents over 5,826 hours of service to the community through various programs, including Ask a Master Gardener, youth education, adult education, community events, plant […]